Toyota Mirai
The Toyota Mirai is a hydrogen Fuel cell vehicle (FCV) made by Toyota. It is the first mass-produced FCV. The car was introduced in 2014, and it uses hydrogen to produce electricity for its motor. The Mirai is one of Toyota's hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, and It has been sold in various countries, including the United States, Japan, and parts of Europe.
| Toyota Mirai | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Toyota |
| Production | December 2014 – present |
| Assembly | Japan: Toyota City, Aichi (Motomachi plant)[1][2] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size luxury car/Executive car (E)[3] |
| Body style | 4-door sedan |
| Layout |
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First Generation (2014-2020)
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| Overview | |
| Production | December 2014 – 2020 |
| Model years | 2015–2020 |
| Layout | Front-motor, front-wheel-drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Electric motor | 4JM Fuel cell-powered 113 kW (152 hp) 335 N⋅m (247 lbf⋅ft) |
| Transmission | 1-speed |
| Battery | 1.6 kWh Nickel-metal hydride |
| Range | 502 km (312 mi) (EPA) 122 liters (2 x hydrogen tanks) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,780 mm (109.4 in) |
| Length | 4,890 mm (192.5 in) |
| Width | 1,815 mm (71.5 in) |
| Height | 1,535 mm (60.4 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,850 kg (4,078.6 lb) |
The first generation of the Toyota Mirai was produced from December 2014 to 2020. The first generation of the Mirai was produced from December 2014 to 2020 and was one of the first commercial vehicles to use Toyota's fuel cell technology. [4][5][6][7][8] The car was built to be efficient, with a range of up to 312 miles (502 km) on a full tank of hydrogen. It used a front-wheel-drive layout and had a 113 kW electric motor powered by hydrogen. The first generation of the Mirai was sold in several markets, including the United States, Japan, and Europe.
Second Generation (2020-present)
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| Overview | |
| Production | December 2020 – present |
| Model years | 2021–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Layout | Rear-motor, rear-wheel-drive[11] |
| Platform | TNGA: GA-L[9] |
| Related | Toyota Crown (S230)[10] |
| Powertrain | |
| Electric motor | 4JM fuel cell-powered 182 hp (136 kW; 185 PS), 300 N⋅m (220 lbf⋅ft) |
| Transmission | 1-speed |
| Battery | 1.2 kWh lithium-ion |
| Range | 647 km (402 mi) (EPA)141 liters (3 x hydrogen tanks) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,920 mm (115.0 in)[11] |
| Length | 4,975 mm (195.9 in)[11] |
| Width | 1,885 mm (74.2 in)[11] |
| Height | 1,470 mm (57.9 in)[11] |
| Curb weight | 1,920–1,950 kg (4,230–4,300 lb) |
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The second generation of the Toyota Mirai was introduced in December 2020 and is built on a new platform with rear-wheel drive. This generation offers improved fuel efficiency and a longer driving range, reaching up to 402 miles (647 km) on a full tank of hydrogen It also includes new features such as Toyota's 'Teammate' driver assistance system, which provides driving and parking support. The second generation is also equipped with a new infotainment system introduced in 2023.
References
change- ↑ "Japanese Production Sites" (Press release). Toyota. 2015-03-06. Archived from the original on 2015-03-18.
- ↑ "Toyota Launches the New Mirai". Toyota Motor Corporation Official Global Website (Press release). 2020-12-09. Retrieved 2021-05-14.
- ↑ "【トヨタの高級車価格ランキング】燃費やスペックも紹介！最も高いのは？" [【Toyota's luxury car price ranking】 Introduction of fuel consumption and specifications! What is the highest?]. Moby (in Japanese). Japan. 2017-05-25. Retrieved 2018-06-12.
- ↑ "Toyota's Fuel-Cell Car Mirai Goes on Sale". The Wall Street Journal. 15 December 2014. Archived from the original on 26 May 2018.
- ↑ "Toyota to quadruple production of Mirai fuel-cell vehicles by 2017". The Japan Times. 23 January 2015. Archived from the original on 6 July 2015.
- ↑ "Toyota Mirai x Hydrogen: the world's first mass produced HFCV". 20 January 2017. Archived from the original on 16 May 2022. Retrieved 8 March 2023.
- ↑ "Toyota Unveils 2015 Fuel Cell Sedan, Will Retail in Japan For Around ¥7 Million". transportevolved.com. 2014-06-25. Archived from the original on 29 May 2016. Retrieved 2014-06-26.
- ↑ "Powering the future. Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles could change mobility forever". Toyota Motor Corporation. 26 December 2022. Archived from the original on 31 December 2015. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
- ↑ Burt, Matt (2020-11-30). "New Mirai hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle - under the skin" (Press release). UK: Toyota. Archived from the original on 2021-02-05. Retrieved 2021-04-16.
- ↑ "Toyota Crown Sedan FCEV – larger, luxury version of hydrogen-powered Mirai; Japan launch in November - paultan.org". Paul Tan's Automotive News. 2023-10-26. Retrieved 2023-12-01.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 11.4 "Toyota to Unveil Next-Generation "Mirai Concept" at 2019 Tokyo Motor Show's "Future Expo"" (Press release). Toyota. 2019-10-19. Retrieved 2021-05-22.